Miva/HTMLScript

We run the miva Empresa edition of Miva Engine, which is specifically designed for hosting services and enterprises. The product implements Miva Script, an XML based scripting language which lets you activate your web pages with database, commerce and dynamic logic. If the plan that you subscribe offers Miva support, you can install Miva by clicking on the Miva icon in your control panel.

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Following is some basic information on how to take advantage of Miva on your web site:

Miva Script files have a .mv extension. When the web server sees the .mv extension it will automatically run Miva Empresa and interpret your Miva Script documents.

Place your Miva Script documents in your web publishing directory and access them in the same way as your HTML documents.

Data Files are in a special directory called "htsdata" which is in your home directory. Whenever you access database or other data files in your Miva Script application, the htsdata directory is used as the root directory for the data files. For example, a reference to a file called /mydata.dbf inside of a Miva Script will be translated to /htsdata/mydata.dbf when executed. This separation of script files and data files is essential for your web site security by keeping data files out of the path of the web server.

Miva provides free users group support via a list server. They have full time staff members who monitor the list server and make sure that all questions get answered. You can find information about subscribing to these groups and the various groups available here: http://www.miva.com/support/usr_grps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Miva and HTMLScript?
Miva is simply version 3.x of HTMLScript. Any version before 3.x was simply called 'HTMLScript', and version 3.x is called Miva. The newest version of the Miva Engine is called 'Miva Empresa'.

How do I call Miva files on the web?
http://yourdomainname/apps/scriptname.mv

Where are the HTMLScript files located?
In the following directory: /home/username/yourdomainname-www/apps

What is the difference between Miva Empresa and Miva Merchant?
Miva Merchant is a shopping cart program developed by HTMLScript Corp., and written in the Miva language. It is run like any other Miva program (but it does require Miva Empresa).